Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 535 - 535
Published: April 30, 2024
Predicting
whether
a
compound
can
cause
drug-induced
liver
injury
(DILI)
is
difficult
due
to
the
complexity
of
drug
mechanism.
The
cysteine
trapping
assay
method
for
detecting
reactive
metabolites
that
bind
microsomes
covalently.
However,
it
cumbersome
use
35S
isotope-labeled
this
assay.
Therefore,
we
constructed
an
in
silico
classification
model
predicting
positive/negative
outcome
We
collected
475
compounds
(436
in-house
and
39
publicly
available
drugs)
based
on
experimental
data
performed
study,
composition
results
showed
248
positives
227
negatives.
Using
Message
Passing
Neural
Network
(MPNN)
Random
Forest
(RF)
with
extended
connectivity
fingerprint
(ECFP)
4,
built
machine
learning
models
predict
covalent
binding
risk
compounds.
In
time-split
dataset,
AUC-ROC
MPNN
RF
were
0.625
0.559
hold-out
test,
restrictively.
This
result
suggests
has
higher
predictivity
than
dataset.
Hence,
conclude
better
predictive
power.
Furthermore,
most
substructures
contributed
positively
consistent
previous
results.
Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
64(1), P. 9 - 17
Published: Dec. 26, 2023
Deep
learning
has
become
a
powerful
and
frequently
employed
tool
for
the
prediction
of
molecular
properties,
thus
creating
need
open-source
versatile
software
solutions
that
can
be
operated
by
nonexperts.
Among
current
approaches,
directed
message-passing
neural
networks
(D-MPNNs)
have
proven
to
perform
well
on
variety
property
tasks.
The
package
Chemprop
implements
D-MPNN
architecture
offers
simple,
easy,
fast
access
machine-learned
properties.
Compared
its
initial
version,
we
present
multitude
new
functionalities
such
as
support
multimolecule
reactions,
atom/bond-level
spectra.
Further,
incorporate
various
uncertainty
quantification
calibration
methods
along
with
related
metrics
pretraining
transfer
workflows,
improved
hyperparameter
optimization,
other
customization
options
concerning
loss
functions
or
atom/bond
features.
We
benchmark
models
trained
using
reaction,
atom-level,
spectra
functionality
data
sets,
including
MoleculeNet
SAMPL,
observe
state-of-the-art
performance
water-octanol
partition
coefficients,
reaction
barrier
heights,
atomic
partial
charges,
absorption
enables
out-of-the-box
training
problem
settings
in
fast,
user-friendly,
software.
Current Opinion in Structural Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
79, P. 102548 - 102548
Published: Feb. 25, 2023
Structure-based
drug
design
uses
three-dimensional
geometric
information
of
macromolecules,
such
as
proteins
or
nucleic
acids,
to
identify
suitable
ligands.
Geometric
deep
learning,
an
emerging
concept
neural-network-based
machine
has
been
applied
macromolecular
structures.
This
review
provides
overview
the
recent
applications
learning
in
bioorganic
and
medicinal
chemistry,
highlighting
its
potential
for
structure-based
discovery
design.
Emphasis
is
placed
on
molecular
property
prediction,
ligand
binding
site
pose
de
novo
The
current
challenges
opportunities
are
highlighted,
a
forecast
future
presented.
Nature Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 239 - 248
Published: Nov. 23, 2023
Abstract
Late-stage
functionalization
is
an
economical
approach
to
optimize
the
properties
of
drug
candidates.
However,
chemical
complexity
molecules
often
makes
late-stage
diversification
challenging.
To
address
this
problem,
a
platform
based
on
geometric
deep
learning
and
high-throughput
reaction
screening
was
developed.
Considering
borylation
as
critical
step
in
functionalization,
computational
model
predicted
yields
for
diverse
conditions
with
mean
absolute
error
margin
4–5%,
while
reactivity
novel
reactions
known
unknown
substrates
classified
balanced
accuracy
92%
67%,
respectively.
The
regioselectivity
major
products
accurately
captured
classifier
F
-score
67%.
When
applied
23
commercial
molecules,
successfully
identified
numerous
opportunities
structural
diversification.
influence
steric
electronic
information
performance
quantified,
comprehensive
simple
user-friendly
format
introduced
that
proved
be
key
enabler
seamlessly
integrating
experimentation
functionalization.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 22, 2024
Abstract
De
novo
drug
design
aims
to
generate
molecules
from
scratch
that
possess
specific
chemical
and
pharmacological
properties.
We
present
a
computational
approach
utilizing
interactome-based
deep
learning
for
ligand-
structure-based
generation
of
drug-like
molecules.
This
method
capitalizes
on
the
unique
strengths
both
graph
neural
networks
language
models,
offering
an
alternative
need
application-specific
reinforcement,
transfer,
or
few-shot
learning.
It
enables
“zero-shot"
construction
compound
libraries
tailored
bioactivity,
synthesizability,
structural
novelty.
In
order
proactively
evaluate
interactome
framework
protein
design,
potential
new
ligands
targeting
binding
site
human
peroxisome
proliferator-activated
receptor
(PPAR)
subtype
gamma
are
generated.
The
top-ranking
designs
chemically
synthesized
computationally,
biophysically,
biochemically
characterized.
Potent
PPAR
partial
agonists
identified,
demonstrating
favorable
activity
desired
selectivity
profiles
nuclear
receptors
off-target
interactions.
Crystal
structure
determination
ligand-receptor
complex
confirms
anticipated
mode.
successful
outcome
positively
advocates
de
application
in
bioorganic
medicinal
chemistry,
enabling
creation
innovative
bioactive
Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(15), P. 4505 - 4532
Published: July 19, 2023
The
field
of
computational
chemistry
has
seen
a
significant
increase
in
the
integration
machine
learning
concepts
and
algorithms.
In
this
Perspective,
we
surveyed
179
open-source
software
projects,
with
corresponding
peer-reviewed
papers
published
within
last
5
years,
to
better
understand
topics
being
investigated
by
approaches.
For
each
project,
provide
short
description,
link
code,
accompanying
license
type,
whether
training
data
resulting
models
are
made
publicly
available.
Based
on
those
deposited
GitHub
repositories,
most
popular
employed
Python
libraries
identified.
We
hope
that
survey
will
serve
as
resource
learn
about
or
specific
architectures
thereof
identifying
accessible
codes
topic
basis.
To
end,
also
include
for
generating
fundamental
learning.
our
observations
considering
three
pillars
collaborative
work,
open
data,
source
(code),
models,
some
suggestions
community.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 4492 - 4502
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
deep
learning
approach
centered
on
electron
density
is
suggested
for
predicting
the
binding
affility
between
proteins
and
ligands.
The
thoroughly
assessed
using
various
pertinent
benchmarks.
Current Opinion in Structural Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
87, P. 102870 - 102870
Published: June 24, 2024
The
expansion
of
the
chemical
space
to
tangible
libraries
containing
billions
synthesizable
molecules
opens
exciting
opportunities
for
drug
discovery,
but
also
challenges
power
computer-aided
design
prioritize
best
candidates.
This
directly
hits
quantum
mechanics
(QM)
methods,
which
provide
chemically
accurate
properties,
subject
small-sized
systems.
Preserving
accuracy
while
optimizing
computational
cost
is
at
heart
many
efforts
develop
high-quality,
efficient
QM-based
strategies,
reflected
in
refined
algorithms
and
approaches.
QM-tailored
physics-based
force
fields
coupling
QM
with
machine
learning,
conjunction
computing
performance
supercomputing
resources,
will
enhance
ability
use
these
methods
discovery.
challenge
formidable,
we
undoubtedly
see
impressive
advances
that
define
a
new
era.
Chemical Research in Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(9), P. 1444 - 1450
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
The
use
of
quantum
mechanics
(QM)
has
long
been
the
norm
to
study
covalent-binding
phenomena
in
chemistry
and
biochemistry.
pharmaceutical
industry
leverages
QM
models
explicitly
covalent
drug
discovery
implicitly
characterize
short-range
interactions
noncovalent
binding.
Predictive
toxicology
resisted
widespread
adoption
QM,
including
industry,
despite
its
obvious
relevance
metabolic
processes
upstream
adverse
outcome
pathways
advances
both
methods
computational
resources,
which
support
fit-for-purpose
applications
reasonable
timeframes.
Here,
we
make
case
for
embracing
as
an
indispensable
part
a
toxicologist's
toolkit.
We
argue
that
provides
necessary
orthogonality
alert-based
expert
systems
traditional
QSARs,
consistent
with
calls
animal-free
integrated
testing
strategies
safety
assessments
commercial
chemicals.
outline
existing
roadblocks
this
transition,
need
train
model
developers
shift
toward
service-based
toxicity
utilize
high-performance
computing
clusters.
Lastly,
describe
recent
examples
successful
implementations
hazard
propose
how
silico
can
be
further
advanced
by
integrating
artificial
intelligence.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(38), P. 10378 - 10384
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
quest
for
generating
novel
chemistry
knowledge
is
critical
in
scientific
advancement,
and
machine
learning
(ML)
has
emerged
as
an
asset
this
pursuit.
ChemMedChem,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(5)
Published: Nov. 21, 2023
An
ab
initio
conformational
analysis
of
oral
beyond
Rule
5
(bRo5)
drugs
was
complemented
with
measured
permeability
and
logP(octanol)
to
derive
design
principles
conferring
bioavailability.
3D
polar
surface
area
(PSA)
thresholds
for
bRo5
coincided
those
reported
Ro5
space.
The
majority
exceeded
the
logP
threshold
5,
reflecting
a
bias
permeability.
Above
500
Da
molecular
weight
(MW),
highly
permeable
Novartis
compounds
occupy
narrow
polarity
range
(topological
or
TPSA/MW)
0.1-0.3
Å